Eu prefiro mesmo assim
Still prefer it
Culture note: Assertive preferences are common, but often mingled with politeness in speech.
Context: Reaffirm your preference for the highway even if it takes longer.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Eu
[eh-oo]
I
The pronoun used by a person to refer to themselves.
Eu prefiro café a chá.
I prefer coffee to tea.
prefiro
[preh-fee-roo]
prefer
To like one thing or option more than another.
Ela prefere andar nas ruas da cidade.
She prefers walking in the streets of the city.
mesmo
[mehz-moo]
even so
Means 'despite that'; used to introduce a contrast.
Eu prefiro, mesmo assim, esta loja.
I prefer, even so, this store.
assim
[ah-seen]
thus
Used to suggest a manner or degree of something being the case.
Prefiro o caminho mais longo, mesmo assim.
I prefer the longer route, even so.
Phrase Parts
Eu
Prefiro
Mesmo assim
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